Gluteal Region
| Muscle | Innervation | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Gluteus Maximus | Inferior gluteal nerve | External (lateral) rotation and extension of the hip (thigh/femur) Supports extended knee via iliotibial tract Minimal abduction of thigh |
| Gluteus Medius | Superior gluteal nerve | Abduction of thigh Medial (internal) rotation of thigh |
| Gluteus Minimus | Superior gluteal nerve | Abduction of thigh Medial (internal) rotation of thigh |
| Piriformis | Nerve to piriformis | External (lateral) rotation of thigh Abducts flexed thigh |
Diagram illustrating the gluteal region
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Diagram illustrating muscles of gluteal region
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